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^AGE FOUR THK CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON. 8. a THURSDAY. JUNE 19, 19S0 I dUinlnn (E^rnnirU EsUbUM IMf WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publiibn Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One year $1.50; Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 50 cents - Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C. The Chrqnicle .seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly ad< vice. Th' ('hronicle will publish letters of general interest when they arc not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This p.aper is not resp r.y'.ble for the views or opinions of its corrc pondents. ' i/ CIJNTON, S. JUNE 19, 19.70 Another way to reduce is to worry tCe© much about business. Wouldn’t it be great if some people t;dked as well as they do loud. There’s nothing in the Darwin the Who ever heanl of a mob nkcys killing one of their kind? O! A heller refrigerator al.Ho has this it enables the hou.sekeeper to SMwt for days the scraps she should Jaave given the dog last week. have a dull moment and was one of unu.sual interesti Every speaker tak ing i>art had been reared in the insti tution, and as was fully to be expect- d, a strong current of tribute led to its founder and for forty-two years its president, the late Dr. W. F. Ja cobs. The spirit of love between pupil and- home, so clearly in evidence** throughout the reunion, was a lieauti- ful picture.’ From all parts of the country they came. Their feet' once more placed on Thornwell’s historic campus, there was a feeling of happi ness and joy. It was a home-coming, an inspiring sight to the onlooker, and u memorable occasion for ail who were here for it. It was likewise’~an inspiration to the three hundred boys the, inajilttliog^ care and will have a fine moral ef fect upon them. These boys and girls. ITS NOW |)0(T<>K MeSWEEN At the recent commencement exer- of the University of South flaro- "■'iww, jJ)e degree of doctor of divinity Rrftween, popular and able minister vari college |»resident of this city. The ^dtalmction that comes to him is well!«*t‘'ng their big brothers and sisters .wroed'aml his friends all over the filling places of usefulness and trust '-jdaie will receive the announcement ^d honor in the world, will be spur- witb the most cordial interest. red on and encouraged to make the Dr. MeSween, as we shall now know l>‘*»t of the opportunities that are now is a minister of unusual ability i theirs. It will instill into their lives per.sonality and one* of the most ► nlar college |)residents in the state. Hr is a man of force and character purposi*, well fitted for the diffi- vxutt work that lies ahead of him. Congratulations are in onler to Dr. Mi^Sween, and to the llri.versity ano Dt. Douglas, its president, ^ upon the a spirit of loyalty, love and devotion for the home. Dr. Lynn, the mn+rms and all of ficially connected with the institution, devoted their time to seeing that the alumni had a gn ;! time. Everything bl.e clock work, there was not a mi.shap or incident to m.ir the oc- -JrarTy judgmennt bas .shown in rec- cirmm fmm the openmg h«iui until it arntzing and appreciating Dr. Me- cIos.mI. Those who were so fortunate dwtvn’s !i\crits as a minister and v In- ' l'»‘ present now have their faces ! turned toward the repetition »if this The h(*nor has been worthily In--: I'aPl y .season of fellow.ship in IlKl.''.. jSKwwisi. eral neighboring towns stready ahead of us and we^are doomed to be classed as a third rate or dead town if we do not get busy. We should have an eye to the future, not so far away and provide at the very start and provide an airport with govern ment ratnrig “A.” For this we should have a comparatively level site with a clear run-way in every direction of j 2,000 feet, which means, if square, i about 140 acres, if circular, about i ' ' I i 11.3 acres. If any one has such a sitej or tract of land close to town which ( I he wishes to dispose of he should com-1 I municate with the president of the, <Thamher of Ccmmefce—J. F. Jacobs, j Sr.—or with the .chairman of the avi ation committee—'D. J, Bnmm. j .2. VVe need better pIay-ground.s for our children. The park in the south- ea.stern part of the town could be fit ted out at no great expense. The ground north of “Academy Street K:hool could be laid out, planted with shruWiery and fast growing trees: Both could be supplied with various kinds of play apparatus, with foun tains and shallow wading pools at very little expen-se. And a park for Negro children should be provided in the northwestern part of town. 3. With apologies to our superin tendent for invading his territory, we should introduce domestic science and manual training in our school system with competent instructors and let the.se courses continue through the va-' cation so as to give our young folks something to occupy themselves with that is practical and profitable. This is a great desideratum and of inesti mable value in preparation for life. Needs no argument surely. lP»Itc or Community buildings- prop erly fitted up for public etitertain- nients, public library, city hall, etc. Everybody ought to be whooping for this all the time. • . IVrha^)s we .should mention a fifth great need for the town that makes •ontact with all these others, and that i.s a sufficient'number at least double the present number—of citizens with public sfiirit enough to belong to the Chamber of Commerce, attend its meetings and perform their part of the work it is doing for the Indter- merit of the town. Surely self-iritenwt, if nothing high- Mhould cause a united and enn- part of all to n==^ri==ir?==’n==}r?==^f7==^rp=yr^ rsMaissnssiiaiS .rsiSSEj'S.' 0 0 s I 0 I 0 0 E 1 I They Too Must Be Fashionable And This Selection Is A MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT.... 6f Wei^k-End Cases — Hat Boxes -- Gladstones — Hand Bags — AiHo Trunks — Steamer Trunks — Dress Trunks and Wardrobe Trunks. If you have a preference for really smart lufift^aRe then make your selection from our complete assortment. Our Prices Ui^usually Low THE IDEAI, (TTIZEN -An ideal citizen is the one who .sees 'xlbnirly and • ever aomething good in 'JW city and never loses the oppor- to spread that gocnl news jifcroud that others might derive the anM'fits therefrom, whose unselfish- QCKB pniTtipts him to want others to thar*’ n'|)portunilie.s, health and pleas- >rv which his home city offers. -^lOyalty is th(‘ fir.st nMjuisite for tbe^ ulral eitiien. The love ft)r tin* place his neighl>ors which ilismisse.s the -••.heijght t»f self intere.sL or p»»licy and "'rs<*Kvcs il.M*if into the knowledge of chily when h»- does all in his power to '•sake the city a I'ctter place in which k.a fwe. Tbeix* arc (lirec distinct attitialcs avKith » citi/.en may assume toward place in which he lives, which fur nishes him food, shelter and associa- tJ€in for himself and family, to boost, til* .i»7»ain quiet or to knock. I’he lioost- cf IS that ideal citizen who is never Icigetful of the obligationi which is am' the h<me l ily. He is ever found JR the front when any movement is launched which might lend to the ad- •ancement of the interest of the city. IThile others see darkly, to him goisl •» ii'.«ihle at all times. The quiet eiti- ..■art* IS .satisfied to let the neighbor .ia 'Jir work and content to lull the eniy asleep and let it rest. The knocker «s the man who is without a country. TNarre j.s no room for him anywhere. Xrl« presence dampens the enthu.siasm •f every man or group of men who mfnrtunalely come in contact with . yam. Having no faith in his own abil- 'Xj **■ go forward, he naturally lacks faith in his home city to do. You have the chance to belong to eHhrr of the three classes. If you are - aAaHrtiter, yo^ neighlHir knows it and ' m» IkcoiBt you. If yoq are aligned with tb» quiet, indifferent class, .vmu will •at he regarded one way or the other, tm .hi* man who selects to steer in the ■(riddle of the stream, Ih’Is no support ittfm either side. If unfortunately you a knocker, get ready to be knoek- loT eventually it is coming to you. PAYS TRIlUITK TO MK. COPELAND certed effort on the .“ec that all the above pil'd with the Ica.a dc . i needs are sup- lay eoneeivable. 1). I. H. Odiorne Gets Big Contract D a 0 B 0 ResolutionN On PaHHin^ of For mer Member Adopted Ky Or- phunuKe Hoard. The board of trustees of the Thorn- well orphanage in session for its an nual meeting during the past jweek, pa'Jsed the following resolutions on the d<*ulh of James I.saac ('u|M!luud .lune 17, ISCK Oct. 5, 1929; ‘‘Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make tht‘<‘ ruler over many things* enter thou into the joya of thy liord.” • A's we know men, these words could have been applied to the lute James Isaac ('opeland more aptly than to most men of our acquaintance. During the sixteen years he was an elder in the First Pre.vbyterian chun*h, he .seldom missed a nw^eting of the session. As the superintendent of thi* S'unday school for years that same fine trait manifested it-self. No one could have been more faith ful to a trust than Mr. Copeland was to the trust involved in membership on the hoard of trustees of the orphan- The Odiorne ('(instruction company* of Anderson and ('linton, was last week awarded the contract to install; the .sewerage in 1,100 houses of the j New England Southern Manufactur-! ■ing comimny at I’elzer. The installa tion of the sewerage in all the homes: of this village will involve an <‘xpendi-i lure of m<»re than $250,0(M), according'* to an announcement by the manager of the company. Friend.s here of Mr. Odiorne will be glad to learn of the large (•ontract he has just landed. i Wilkes & Company CLINTON — TWO STORES — LAURENS i=ii=li=lf=(t=li=li=Ji=li=Jt=sif=Jis=Ji—l=ii=lc=Ji=Ji=li=ir=iSIi- i 0 0 \ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I TO THE VOTERS OF WARD SIX I vrish to thank the voters of ward six for the splendid vote given me on tJunc 10th by* which I was elected u memlx'r of city council. As your rep resentative, 1 shall strive to do my level best and to work faithfully for the city’s advancement and best intei- e.st:i at all times.. Your confidence me is deeply appreciated. H. Y. ABRAMS FINAL SEITLE.MENT Take aotice^hat on the day of 1930, I will render a final ar- 7(,HEVR01Fi only Chevrolet Dealers sell USEDCARS A ''withmt 01^ tluihoimtP] fir Qmlity and Dependability *"See your Chevrolet dealer first July, age for twenty-eight years. Not only j ♦-‘uunt of my acts and doings, as Ad-i was he present at the meetings of thej utinistratrix of the estate of E. 0. * board and committees with unusual i Briggs, Jr., deceased, in the office ofj regularity but he was ever ready to the.fudge of Prcdiate of Laurens coun-; ty, at 11 o’clock a. .same day will apply m.. and on the for a final dis charge from my trust as Administru-i give his time and thought to the prob lems which called for attention. He was (|uiet in manner. He was safe and sound in his judgments. He was devoted to the orphanagt* and! person indebted to said estate loyal always to the administration. | notified and required to make pay- His best service to the orphanage was j uierit on or before that date; and all rendered in the capacity of chairman | persons having claims against sa d of the executive cemmittee for nearly 1 estate will present them on or.-hefore ten years. * I said date, duly proven or be forever While weL,mourn his loss we bless barred. (lod Tor his fellowship ind -service Chevrolet’s **0 K that counts’* tng is the si|{n of quality and dependability that has convinced millions of buyers that Chevrolet dealers offer match less used car values. Come to our store and select a car, bearing this famous r^O K tag that shows Just how it has been inspected and thoroughly reconditioned to provide a maximum of appearance. performance and owner satisfaction. Buy now and you can choose from the finest and most complete selec tion of 4 and 6 cylinder used cars that we have ever featured. Read the special bargains described below! Profit by this spectacular 3- day selling! Come in today and drive away the car you’ve always wanted, at a bargain price. with u.<i and how in humble submission to the will of Him who has the cause of the fatherless child ever upon His heart. W e would recommend that a page in our minutes be set apart as sacred to the memory of Mr. Copeland and As yoa give, so will it be meted out i that a copy he sent to his family with J*”*- assurances of our sympathy and pray- Ointon would be an ideal city if ers. aaly there -were more ideal citizens. I Amaziii^ loiv prices for 3 dajiii onl^ MRS. JULIA GRIFFIN. .Administratrix. E.state of E ( Briggs, Jr., decea.sed. 7-10-4tc DRS. SMITH & SMITH Optometrists Art’s have them. A GREAT SUCCESS Judged from every pqssible stand- the recent grand rally reunion at 'VMornweU was an outstanding success will go down in history as anoth- xaMetter week in the life of this Respectfully submitted, J. G. PATTCW, Atlanta. W. W. HARRIS. Clinton. Special Committee. 1 9 2 9 Chevrolet Ccach, best of condition. A bar gain at— “ 1 9 2 7 Chevrolet Touring, in Rood erndition. good paint job, uphol* stery good— CLINTON’S OUTSTANDING NEEDS SPECIALISTS Eyes Examined Glasses Prescribed 15 West Main Street Phone 111 Laboratory for Prompt Repair Senriee Clinton, S. C. Clinton, as most communities prob- ' ably, has a number of needs, but we SPECIAL LOW FARES 1926 Ford Coupe, good mechanical condition, the tires are good for many k mile. New paint job-- 1927 Chevrclet Touring, in A-l condition mechanically, the original paint. Looks good and is good— 1924 Ford Coupe, motor in good conditio, 4 good tirea— The secasion was a home-coming, ■ shall call attention to four that we nfty-fifth birthday of this great consider outstanding, so much so that XriWkjtntiofi. There were' more than I we think all forward looking Clinton kraane Juindred former Thornwell sons people should be continually thinking rmaH daughters present, coming as they and working, talking and puIHng to Innn eleven states. Many of these have these needs supplied at the ear- married, brought their chil- liest possible date, for the occasion and an incident 1. We need a first-class airport asore than pauing interest was the ' Although some have been woriemg and mAmg of a p^tqgraph pf the grand- urging this matter for several years to WASHINGTON, D. C. Friday, June 20,1930 Via vdiildren of Tborawell iJTht program for the week did not SEABOARD And any ol thMeCM*canb« bMaU for «Mam downiwymeiit and easy hoping that we might put Clinton in the forefront in this particular, lev- Seaboard Ticket Agent. For tickets, etc., call on nearest X*!. Giles Chevrolet Company Clinton, South Carolina W' ■ ' Vdljfai